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Rehn Urges US Against Tariffs Amid Military Reform Push

3/13/2025

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Olli Rehn, a key figure at the European Central Bank, passionately called on the US to steer clear of damaging tariffs, emphasizing the need for dialogue. In a bold move, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a significant reform of military engagement rules, seeking to adopt a more aggressive stance and ease prosecution for battlefield offenses.

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Olli Rehn, a key figure at the European Central Bank, passionately called on the US to steer clear of damaging tariffs, emphasizing the need for dialogue. In a bold move, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a significant reform of military engagement rules, seeking to adopt a more aggressive stance and ease prosecution for battlefield offenses.